Lead MS SQL Database Administrator

We are is seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator for Microsoft SQL Server estate to provide support for all the application components of the SQL DBs ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.

What you will do:

• Provide technical leadership for the team of MS SQL DBA and MS SQL Developer.
• Take ownership for the complex incidents and problems related to application DB.
• Analyze SQL service parameters and server options impacting application database components and make improvements as necessary.
• Ensure SQL objects are properly maintained, including configuring indexes for optimal performance
• Identify and analyze rapidly growing tables causing DB performance issues and address them by initiating and implementing defect fixes for purging configuration, revising the purging policy accordingly.
• Review application DB components monitoring parameters and thresholds.
• Review and manage RFC tasks that are the responsibility of the Application DBA team.
• Review current logging mechanisms and make modifications if necessary.
• Configure and troubleshoot SQL Server High Availability features.
• Create maintenance plans and jobs.
• Review user access and role-based control over the DB.
• Support annual disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Document standard operating procedures for Application DB maintenance activities in KB.

What we expect from you:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in administration of MS SQL DBs.
• Proven experience in diagnosing and resolving complex DB performance issues, including query optimization, index management (creation, rebuilds, fragmentation analysis), and server configuration tuning.
• Proven experience with designing and developing MS SQL databases.
• Proficient in T-SQL, developing triggers, functions, stored procedures, DB jobs.
• Skilled in implementing and refining monitoring solutions for SQL Server, responding to alerts, and performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence of incidents related to database components.
• Practical experience in supporting DR planning and execution, with strong knowledge of SQL Server High Availability features.
• Proficient in creating and managing SQL Server Agent jobs, maintenance plans, and automated scripts for routine tasks (backups, integrity checks, index/statistics updates).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• [optionally] Relevant certifications such as Microsoft MCSA: SQL Database Administrator or similar are preferred.

What we offer:

• A full-time employment contract
• Compensation package (private health insurance, team-buildings, professional education and certification)
• Possibility of getting salary raise 
• Opportunity for carrier growth
• A highly professional, but very friendly team you will enjoy being a part of
• Overtime working hours are recorded and compensated (if required)
• Training required for the role will be provided

Human corporative culture:

• 98.55% would recommend GDC as a great place to work
• 93.2% have access to the tools, resources, and equipment needed to perform their jobs effectively
• 91.3% are proud to be part of our company
• Every newborn child of our employees receives a gift worth 300€

We are looking forward to receiving your resume. We endeavor to make our selection process as quick and as transparent as possible – don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Please, bear in mind that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.